Congressional vote

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H CON RES 286 Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl LLoyd should be recognized and honored for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African-American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago

Outcome: Passed
Yea–Nay: 412–0
Vote: h · No. 98 · 2008-03-05
Related bill: H.Con.Res. 286 · Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago.

Outcome

passage-suspension · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Required: 2/3